GRIDCON 2025, an international conference and exhibition

Current Context: GRIDCON 2025, an international conference and exhibition, was held from March 9 to March 11, 2025, at the India International Convention Centre (IICC), Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

• Organized by POWERGRID under the patronage of the Ministry of Power and in association with CIGRE India, the event focused on the theme "Innovations in Grid Resilience".

Highlights:

• Participation of over 2,000 delegates and representatives from 30 countries.
• Discussions on renewable energy integration, grid resilience, smart asset management, and digital transformation.
• Showcased cutting-edge technologies and strategies for a sustainable and reliable power grid.
• Included technical paper presentations, plenary sessions, and exhibitions featuring global innovations in the power sector.

Question:

Q.1 Which organization was responsible for organizing GRIDCON 2025?
a) NTPC Limited
b) POWERGRID
c) CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission)
d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Answer: b) POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited) organized GRIDCON 2025 under the patronage of the Ministry of Power in association with CIGRE India.